How severe is CVE-2001-1487?

CVE-2001-1487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1487?

CVE-2001-1487 affects Qualcomm Qpopper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1487?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1487 published?

CVE-2001-1487 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1487

CVE-2001-1487 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qpopper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Qpopper
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

popauth utility in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute commands as the pop user via a symlink attack on the -trace file option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1487?: popauth utility in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute commands as the pop user via a symlink attack on the -trace file option.
How severe is CVE-2001-1487?: CVE-2001-1487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1487?: CVE-2001-1487 affects Qualcomm Qpopper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1487 published?: CVE-2001-1487 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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